
Product Insights
Mushy peas are a canned vegetable product made primarily of rehydrated dried peas, water, sugar, salt and colourants. They belong to the fruits and vegetables PNNS group, carry a Nutri‑Score of A, and are classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed status due to added sugars and synthetic colours (E101 riboflavin and E133 brilliant blue). Nutritionally they are low in fat, saturated fat and sugars, deliver 77 kcal, 4.5 g protein and 2.9 g fiber per 100 g, but contain a moderate 0.44 g of salt, which may be a concern for sodium‑restricted diets.
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 g
Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average values for canned legumes, Mushy peas contain less fat (0.4 g vs 1.39 g), less saturated fat (<0.1 g vs 0.31 g), lower sugar (1.1 g vs 3.62 g) and lower salt (0.44 g vs 0.73 g), while providing slightly more protein (4.5 g vs 3.84 g) and a comparable calorie count (77 kcal vs 82.96 kcal).
Ingredients
95% Rehydrated Dried Peas, Water, sugar, Salt, Colour: Riboflavin, Brilliant Blue FCF.
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